Malaysian content creator-turned-entrepreneur Khairul Aming has officially entered the F&B scene with the opening of his first restaurant, Rembayung, in Kuala Lumpur.

Known for his viral cooking videos and modern takes on typical Malaysian flavors, Khairul Aming brings the same vibrance and energy into Rembayung, a village-inspired casual dining concept that celebrates local flavors with a modern twist.

Said to be 10 years in the making, Rembayung is a reflection of Khairul Aming’s personal food journey, drawing inspiration from the everyday Malaysian comfort dishes he’s made over the years and presenting them in a familiar and thoughtfully elevated manner.

“After 10 years in the online world, I am finally ready to step into the offline world,” he said in the caption of a video he posted. “This is the start of my plans for the next 10 years.”

The name “Rembayung” is a nod to the soft glow of the twilight sky, hinting at the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant features a semi-glass house exterior with an elevated kampung interior, bringing the traditional kampung feel to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

In another video he shared on his social media, Khairul gave a glimpse of what the menu of Rembayung would have to offer: traditional Malay kampung food that caters to customers with preferences for spicy and mild tastes, a children’s menu, meals that come with vegetables and fresh fruit, and no VIP rooms.

Rembayung is now officially open in Kuala Lumpur, but not without an overwhelming response from eager customers. Just before the opening night, Khairul Aming revealed that he and his team had successfully completed the first 3,000 bookings for Rembayung before the website crashed.

In a video, he apologized for the technical issues that customers had faced and assured them that he and his team will offer a satisfying dining experience to everyone who had secured a booking at Rembayung.

For more information and updates, follow Rembayung on Instagram. Reserve a table here.

Location: Lot 2791, Jalan Daud, Off Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur